Brake failure on my Yaris - why?

I have owned a 14 year old Toyota Yaris from new, it has covered just 45,000 miles. Until recently it has been regularly serviced by my Toyota dealer and has always given reliable service. A month ago...

When does my first MoT expire?

My car will be due its first MOT on 30 March when it will be 3 years old. If the MOT is done on the 16 March will it expire on 30 March 2016 or 16 March 2016?

Who should repair my cracked windscreen?

I bought a 13-plate C-MAX from a main Ford dealer 5 months ago. As part of the negotiation to buy, I requested a stone-chip on the windscreen be repaired - which was duly done before car was collected....

Wiring failure in a BMW 3 Series - a recall issue?

My car has been inoperable for two weeks now. I had a total power failure. RAC and local garage tested battery etc. - all normal. Once stripped back it transpires that the connection between the positive...

Singing the praises of the Tesla S

You are the only motoring journalist I like (except for L J K Setright, who is unfortunately dead). You tell it how it is. I have now done quite a few thousand miles in the new Tesla Model S. I can't...

Breakdown services - should I leave AA and join CSMA - Britannia Rescue?

I have received my AA renewal for Roadside, Relay and Homestart. The price quoted is £195. I have negotiated this down to £159. CSMA will provide me with the same services for £97. Should I go with CSMA?...

Bought on finance - what are my rights?

Hi, I ordered a brand new Audi A3 in April 2014, the car was delivered in early July. On delivery I realised it was missing one of the options I requested, namely Audi Park Assist. I spoke to my finance...

My Zafira has an intermittent starting problem

My Vauxhall Zafira B sometimes won't start. After you turn the ignition all the normal dashboard lights turn on but nothing happens, not even a click. It randomly happens around once a week or less. I...

I misfuelled my C-Class - what should I do?

I filled my Mercedes-Benz C250 with petrol instead of diesel. I realised when the engine began to falter after about 25 miles and stopped the car. Mercedes-Benz recovered the car and took it to their Norwich...

Future problerms with diesel engines

Against my better judgement, I bought a new diesel-engined car; a Peugeot Partner Tepee 1.6 HDI (115), as I needed the torque to tow a small caravan. As this is not my only car, it will be used mainly...